Finance and Administrative Coordinator

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Finance and Administrative Coordinator

The Role:

To support the planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of a long-term, large-scale project within the English and School Education pillar. The post holder will coordinate a range of simultaneous administrative and operational tasks, ensuring timely and efficient delivery in full compliance with British Council and stakeholder policies and procedures.

Main accountabilities but not limited to the following:  

Project Support 

• Supports the Operations Managers in the implementation of diversity mainstreaming action plans, contributing actively to their delivery.
• Participates in internal and external meetings to report on project performance and progress.
• Is responsible for data management, including timely data entry, data quality assurance, basic analysis of monitoring data, and the preparation of progress reports to meet partner requirements.

Relationship and Stakeholder Management

• Manages relationships with stakeholders at the appropriate level, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.
• Manages relationships with vendors and suppliers, holding them accountable for the timely and quality delivery of contracted services.

Finance and Resource Management

• Manages financial tools for the planning, monitoring, and reporting of expenditure, costs, and budget variables for the assigned project, in line with British Council and stakeholder policies.
• Monitors cash flow and budget forecasts for the assigned project, ensuring alignment with stakeholder requirements and British Council financial procedures.
• Supports the Operations Managers in monitoring financial variations, helping to anticipate and mitigate financial risks.

Requirements of the role:

• Three (3) years of proven experience in administrative and/or control management and/or project implementation.
• Understanding of data administration and management functions (collection, analysis, distribution etc.)
• Familiarity with modern database and information system technologies.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Access, Word etc.)
• Understanding of procurement, evaluation and reporting requirements of projects.
• Ability to operate in English and Spanish (both written and spoken) at a business level.

Desirable:

• Experience managing public funds.
• Experience in social projects and working with vulnerable communities
• Post graduate studies. Studies in project management, public policy, communications, administration or any other related areas

Closing Date:  Applications will close at 23:59 on 18 January 2026 South Africa Time / 21:59 UK Time

***We request that applications be submitted in English

You must have the legal right to work in the country at the time of application.

Mobility / relocation / visa sponsoring support will not be provided. 

Important Information:

Department: English and School Education

Contract Duration: Fixed term contract ending December 2026

Basic Monthly Salary: COP 3,320,000

Location: Bucaramanga, Colombia

British Council supports working in new ways such as hybrid working, subject to full approval by line management and conditional upon our ability to provide the appropriate level of service. This may not be appropriate for all roles but can be explored at interview.

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Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all sections of the community as we believe that a diverse workforce gives added depth to our work. The British Council is a Disability Confident Employer. The Disability Confident scheme helps challenge attitudes, increase understanding of disability and ensure staff are drawn from the widest possible pool of talent. We guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the minimum role requirements. We welcome discussions about specific requirements or adjustments to enable participation and engagement in our work and activities.

Safeguarding Statement

The British Council is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults who we work with. We believe that all children and adults everywhere in the world deserve to live in safe environments and have the right to be protected from all forms of abuse, maltreatment and exploitation as set out in article 19, UNCRC (United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child) 1989. Appointment to positions where there is direct involvement with vulnerable groups will be dependent on thorough checks being completed in line with legal requirements and with the British Council’s Safeguarding policies for Adults and Children.

If you experience any difficulties with submitting your application, please email askhr@britishcouncil.org